First, I notice the title gives me many details to help build important background knowledge.

Next, Ill pay attention to key dates starting with 1862.

As I fast forward to the last paragraph, I notice the bolded word Abolitionist.

Now, I'm reading to move forward with the "W" things I want to learn.

First. more details about the presidents declaration will be underlined regarding the rebellious states.

Next, I want to know more about the proclamation and I notice in the 2nd paragrahp that the war was shifting....and now about slavery, so that leads me into understanding who the "abolitionists." were.

So, when I began reading this text, my memories (background knowledge) was not strong, but I was able to concentrate on key points using the "W" and finally I learned the important role that wa splayed by abolitionists.

Based on the details in paragraph 6, why would the abolitionist be happy about the Emancipation Proclamation? Use evidence from the text to support your response.

The abolitionists wanted enslaved black people to be free, so that's why they were happy about the Emancipation Proclamation. In paragraph 3 it stated the Emancipation Proclamation included the Union Army will free and protect enslaved people.